A ClassPortal is a way of using a blog to promote deep inquiry, productive habits of mind and the joy of learning.

When of group of students and a teacher run their own ClassPortal, it creates a shared purpose and mission that puts students and teachers together in a significant endeavor, inherently encouraging Real, Rich and Relevant learning. The critical attributes of a ClassPortal (as distinguished from any Class Blog) are sites that:

• Focus on one compelling topic (with all its interesting connections to others)
• Display a passionate interest of the teacher and students
• Tick along in the background of the class drawing attention when something in the real world provokes it
• Act as a platform for things like blogs, podcasts, photo galleries, data collection and wikis
• Make a contribution to learning

You can explore possible topics, readings & inspiration and use tutorials at this support site.